1. What will happen on my first visit?
-When you arrive, you will be asked to fill out a medical history form. Your medical profile gives us an idea about your general health so you can be treated with ultimate care and safety. Also, be aware of any medical problems that have contributed to your present gum condition or that may affect our course of treatment.
- Once you are finished with completing your form, you will be called into the dental surgery. Dr. Alghazal will have a comprehensive side discussion about your concern and try to gather as much information as possible.
2. What should I bring with me?
- On the day of the initial visit, please bring with you the following:
- List of medication
- Toothbrush if applicable
- Your dental insurance details
- A parent or guardian must accompany patients under 18 on the day of the initial visit.
3. What will I expect during the examination process?
- Before starting on the examination, a consent form for photographs will be given for you to sign. Photographs are very important in dental documentation, as they will be kept in your record for reference.
- A full clinical examination will be performed using an instrument called a periodontal probe. The periodontal probe is a calibrated instrument done to measure sulcus depth (a V-shaped space between your gum tissue and tooth), which is usually a range of 2 to 3 mm; gum disease causes deepening of this sulcus and forms a pocket. The deeper the pocket, the more severe is your disease. Bleeding, pus discharge, and receding gums are all factors that are recorded in your baseline chart. If your primary chief complaint is receding gums or a gummy smile, these factors will be looked at in more detail.
4. Do I need X-rays?
- Yes, we need current X-rays to investigate more about any clinically detected abnormality. In case of moderate to severe gum disease, we need to assess the extent and severity of bone loss.
5. Will I be experiencing pain or discomfort?
- Dr. Alghazal always tries to be as gentle as possible and reassures her patients throughout the full consultation visit.
6. What will I expect by the end of the visit?
- After Dr. Alghazal has collected all of the needed data, she will need 10-15 min to write down a diagnosis and create a treatment plan. You will then be called to discuss treatment options, expectations, and risk factors. When you and Dr. Alghazal agree on the upcoming treatment, you can then book an appointment at the reception desk. By the end of the visit, we will send you home with a treatment information leaflet and a customized oral hygiene kit. In the mean time a letter will be sent to your referring dentist with a full clinical report.
-Consultation fees: 200€ (50€ non-refundable deposit must be paid to secure your place)